Marine science research in the Faculty is probably the most diverse in Australia; it is built around the Centre for Marine Studies but includes research from all three Schools. Marine biology is particularly strong with research ranging from marine vertebrate physiology and neurobiology through to coral reef ecology and genomics.

Marine chemistry is also of significance both as source of novel compounds of therapeutic potential and as a way in which the interactions between organisms can be understood at the molecular level. Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia and the Aquaculture group has expertise in marine parasitology and techniques in marine and freshwater aquaculture. This research is underpinned by extensive new facilities for Aquaculture, opened in 2003.

Marine ecologists also participate in the area of Coastal Zone Management in collaboration with geologists, geographers and oceanographers. Marine Botany is also a strength at UQ, with a particular emphasis on the eco-physiology of seagrasses.

Relevant Conferences
"Proceedings of the Inaugural Southern Queensland Elasmobranch Research Forum" (pdf, 276kb). This forum was held to highlight research into the biology, physiology and ecology of sharks and rays in southeastern Queensland, Australia, with the aims of facilitating a coordination of effort and enhancing communication and collaboration between researchers, students, managers, policy makers, aquarists and commercial fishers.